Starlink
Himera is planning the OBRIA network for secure communications for the military and critical infrastructure. More than 100 satellites are needed to cover Ukraine.
Ukrainian forces destroyed a Russian Starlink jamming station near Sartana. Ammunition and logistics supply depots were also struck.
Democratic control of Congress could strengthen aid to Ukraine and sanctions against Russia. Trump is losing opportunities to impose a deal favorable to Moscow.
US Democrats plan to increase support for Ukraine after the midterm elections through a $15 billion package. The focus is on air defense, energy, and sanctions against russia.
Falcon 9 carried a mysterious payload into orbit for the U. S. Space Force. Experts speculate that these could be Starshield satellites.
The GUR reported that Russia is using 32 "Rassvet" satellites for military communications over Ukraine. The network is currently operating intermittently.
Ukraine's contract with Starshield will end in mid-2027. Kyiv has still not received explanations regarding restrictions on the system's operation.
Zelenskyy said that he does not understand Musk's jokes about the deaths of Russian servicemen. At the same time, the president thanked him for Starlink.
Russian forces have adopted the Ukrainian tactic of placing strike drones on high-voltage wires. Serhii Beskrestnov published a video.
Tesla fell 5% and SpaceX 6. 9% after the Democrats’ success in the election. Investors fear regulatory pressure and a delay in the merger.
The Russian Federation has filed an application for a network of 374 "Rassvet-4" satellites at an altitude of 800 km. The project could upgrade the problematic "Rassvet-3" satellites.
Zelenskyy said he does not know whether Musk supports Ukraine’s victory. The last time they spoke was at the beginning of the full-scale invasion.
Fire Point systems are designed to complete missions without satellite communications.
Ukraine imposed sanctions against 10 companies, 19 Russians, and 39 shadow fleet vessels. The restrictions are intended, among other things, to thwart the creation of "Rassvet".
The Ukrainian military recently stopped striking Russian oil refineries following pressure from U. S. President Donald Trump. The pause could last until November.
The Pentagon’s inspector general rejected a request from nine senators for an independent investigation into disruptions to Starlink and Starshield in Ukraine.
Putin called Musk a genius and said he was in contact with him. The praise came after criticism of Zelenskyy and disruptions to Starlink's operation.
In 30 provinces across Turkey, 85 members of the "Daltons," suspected of setting fire to Starlink facilities in Europe, were detained. Another 15 suspects are being sought.
HIMERA and GomSpace have placed OBRIA NANO into orbit to test a Ukrainian satellite network. Production is planned to be relocated to Ukraine.
Congressman Mike Levin accused Trump and Musk of possibly concealing the truth. Senator Schiff is demanding an investigation and Musk's testimony.
During the Starshield outages, the interception rate for Russian jet-powered drones fell from 77% to 74%. ISW recommends that Ukraine develop interceptors.
German investigators are выясняя whether Russia is recruiting the "Daltons" gang for acts of sabotage in Europe. Two of its suspected members were detained after Starlink was set on fire in Poland.
Zelenskyy said that bipartisan support for Ukraine in the United States is the strongest it has been in a year and a half. He linked this to Washington’s restriction of Ukraine’s defense capabilities.
Zelenskyy said that Ukraine, the United States and Russia had agreed to hold talks in November. The United States has also resumed intelligence sharing and Starlink operations.
Congressman Dan Crenshaw criticized Musk’s arguments regarding the restriction of Starlink for Ukraine. He also stated that relying on SpaceX for defense is dangerous.
In September, the foundation transferred more than UAH 440 million worth of equipment to the military, but only UAH 5–5. 5 million was allocated for daily needs. Requests are increasing.
A bipartisan group of lawmakers asked Pete Hegseth to expand Starshield capabilities for the Ukrainian Armed Forces, particularly during operations in Russia. They warned that restricting the service would strengthen Russia’s position.
Former Defense Minister adviser Serhii Sternenko stated that the civilian Starlink system did not technically work while in motion. The drone missions were carried out using the military Starshield system.
According to Serhii Beskrestnov, Elon Musk is unaware of Starlink’s restrictions in Ukraine. Starlink does not work over the territory of Russia.
Elon Musk claims that Ukraine violated the terms of Starlink by using the service for drone attacks. According to him, the loophole has been closed.